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Life doesn’t always move in a straight line—but that doesn’t mean you’re not making progress. In this episode, I share a real moment of setbacks, faith, and the long wait during the visa process—and why even the difficult parts may be leading somewhere meaningful. If you’re feeling stuck, this is your reminder: keep going. From the book: A New Sunrise – Finding Love and Second Chances in a Faraway Land by Scott Coons #NewSunrise #VisaJourney #LongDistanceLove #KeepGoing #FaithJourney #RealLife #PodcastLife #DontQuit #SecondChances #ThailandLove

What happens when life finally starts moving again? In this episode, I share a shift—from discouragement… to action, support, and momentum. From progress with sponsoring my wife Pong… to launching a real-world ad… This is about taking risks… and moving forward even when you’re unsure. Follow my journey in my book: A New Sunrise – Finding Love and Second Chances in a Faraway Land by Scott Coons on Amazon. #Momentum #KeepGoing #DontQuit #SecondChances #AnewSunrise #GrowthJourney #TakingAction #PodcastLife #FaithInTheProcess

Life can change in a moment — through people who show up, and through moments that remind us how fragile life really is. In this episode, Scott shares two powerful real-life experiences: one where Max helped him continue the CR-1 visa journey, and another where Carla helped create a path forward through income and opportunity. At the same time, the sudden loss of a friend brings everything into perspective — reminding us to appreciate the people in our lives and to say what matters while we still can. Inspired by real-life experiences and themes from My Book: A New Sunrise, by Scott Coons this episode is about gratitude, loss, and living with intention. #podcast #gratitude #lifeisfragile #realstories #hope #kindness #mentalhealth #faith #keepgoing #anewsunrise

This episode explores what it feels like to realize that the direction you’re going may not be working the way you hoped. Scott shares a personal moment where a message from a close friend helped him step back and see his work, his writing, and his life from a different perspective. The conversation reflects on discouragement, adjusting course, and continuing forward without pretending everything has a perfect ending.If this story resonates with you, you can read more of the journey in my book: A New Sunrise/Finding Love and second chances in a faraway Land by Scott Coons you can find it on Amazon. It shares the deeper story of rebuilding life, finding love in Thailand, and learning how new chapters can begin when you least expect them. Hashtags #anewsunrise #forwardmotion #liferebuild #mentalstrength #writerslife #podcastlife #secondchances #lifejourney #keepmovingforward #storymatters

A podcast about overcoming depression, rebuilding momentum, and finding purpose one small step at a time.Momentum doesn’t always come from big breakthroughs. Sometimes it starts with something simple—two cups of coffee, turning on the computer, and deciding to begin. In this episode, Scott talks about how small daily actions can rebuild confidence and create forward motion. Progress doesn’t have to be dramatic. Sometimes the most important step is just starting again. If you enjoy the podcast, check out the book . Kicking Depression in the Ass -Scott Coons www.amazon.com/ Kicking-Depression.../more stories about overcoming difficult seasons and finding hope again. #KickingDepressionInTheAss #MentalHealthPodcast #DepressionRecovery #KeepMovingForward

Chapter 2 marks the true turning point in Scott Coons’ journey. After a year-long battle with cancer that took his brother’s life in Buffalo, and the end of a long relationship just months later, Scott found himself navigating grief stacked on top of grief. What followed were years of quiet rebuilding. Everything shifted when he committed to a three-month growth program — a decision that led to launching his first podcast and reclaiming his momentum. This chapter explores loss, pride, purpose, and the sunrise that symbolized choosing forward motion. For the full story, read: A New Sunrise: Finding Love and Second Chances in a Far Away Land by Scott Coons. Volume Two of A New Sunrise is also available on Amazon.

Before Thailand. Before marriage. Before starting over across oceans — there was a motorcycle and a decision. In this opening chapter, I share the moment I left Buffalo, packed two suitcases onto a 1983 Suzuki, and headed west toward California. Excited on the inhale… scared on the exhale. For more of the story, A New Sunrise: Finding Love and Second Chances in a Far Away Land by Scott Coons is available on Amazon.

This is the starting point. Kicking Depression in the Ass is about getting back up, rebuilding, and learning how to live — not just survive. In this trailer, I share what the show is about and where we’re headed next. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change, start here. For a deeper dive, check out the book: Kicking Depression in the Ass – The Rocky Road to Recovery on Amazon. Let’s begin.

Some days aren’t dramatic — they’re just flat. In this episode, I share why waiting until we “feel like it” can quietly stall our lives. With humor and honesty, I talk about momentum, brain chemistry, medication, sobriety, and why small daily actions matter more than big emotional breakthroughs. If you’re going to fall, fall forward. My book kicking depression in the ass by Scott Coons goes deeper into these personal stories and the steps that helped me build forward momentum. It’s available now on Amazon. Keep moving.

In this episode, I talk about being a “Ready. Fire. Aim.” personality and how that mindset shaped my life. From quitting a stable job at 22 to start a detailing business that opened on a snow day, to learning the difference between movement and direction, this episode is about refining your drive — not suppressing it. You don’t have to be perfect to start. You just need to aim at something that matters. If your routine isn’t building toward a target, it may be leading you nowhere. If this message connects with you, check out my book “Kicking Depression in the Ass: The Rocky Road to Recovery” on Amazon.

When I first heard the quote, “The road to success is always under construction,” it landed in a deep way for me, because if I’m honest, my life has never felt finished. It has always felt like a work zone. Cones out. Detours everywhere. Uneven pavement. I’ve had several moments in my life that felt like crossroads. Not small decisions. Big internal shifts. The kind where you know something is changing, even if you don’t fully understand what yet. One of the visuals I use to understand my life is simple. I imagine myself sitting at a table, and on that table is a vase. That vase represents me. My identity. My sense of safety. My belief about who I am.

The world is full of beauty — and it’s also full of chaos. In this episode, I share a personal story from riding the Tail of the Dragon — 130 curves in the mountains, a broken clutch handle, and an unexpected act of kindness that stayed with me for over a decade. Depression has a way of magnifying the negative and shrinking the good. But what if what we focus on actually shapes how we experience life? This episode is about perspective, gratitude, and remembering that most people are still good. If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs hope. And if you’d like to read more true stories like this — stories about resilience, faith, love, and unexpected kindness — check out my book “A New Sunrise,” available now on Amazon. There are many more moments like this inside.Thanks for listening. If this helped you, follow the show and share it. My book, Kicking Depression in the Ass by Scott Coons, is available on Amazon.

In today’s episode of Kicking Depression in the Ass, Scott reflects on living through life on life’s terms. Using a simple wheel analogy, he shares from personal experience how balance — sleep, exercise, faith, connection, nourishment, and purpose — keeps him steady. This episode is about endurance, humility, and daily course correction. Not preaching. Just sharing what works. If you’re walking through a stretch of. You can find my book:Kiking deppresion in the ass/The rocky road to recovery by Scott Coons on Amazon

It’s easy to talk about strength after the storm has passed. It’s much harder to talk about it when you’re still in the middle of it. In this episode, I share honestly about long-distance marriage, immigration uncertainty, financial pressure, and the emotional weight of waiting. This isn’t a story with a neat ending. It’s a reflection from the middle — where strength isn’t loud or dramatic, but quiet and consistent. We talk about chronic depression patterns, uncertainty, self-judgment, and how to keep showing up even when you don’t feel strong. Because strength in the middle doesn’t mean you feel powerful — it means you stay. If you’re navigating a long season that hasn’t resolved yet, this conversation is for you. My book, Kicking Depression in the Ass: The Rocky Road to Recovery, goes deeper into fighting the slow drift of depression during extended seasons of uncertainty. Book Kicking Depression in the ass By Scott Coons is on Amazon

For a long time, I focused on surviving depression. In this episode, I talk about the shift from survival to living. Recovery is just the beginning. Real growth happens when we stop fighting the old battle and start building something new. If you’re ready to move forward, this episode is for you. Search Kicking Depression in the Ass by Scott Coons on Amazon to read my full story.